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Getting my new Ruby tomorrow,which color should I get Red or Green?

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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 05:09 AM
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I picked up a red one because back when I stared rideing in 1987 honda=red Yamaha=blue Kawi=green suzuki=yellow, guess its just a mential thing, but gosh that 1988 XR80R and 1988 Yamaha blaster ( both still unchanged today) was a blast back then!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 08:48 AM
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shumdit, I based my remark on the 2001 brochures. I've got the Honda Utility, Polaris & Yamaha brochures and all 3 feature green. BTW, could you please let me know where to get new plastic for under $300.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 10:37 AM
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Must have been Norris motor sports? I have dealt with them recently. I jsut bought my son a sportsman 90 and would have bought from them but all they sold in the mini quads was the xtremeatv's.

Ken
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 11:27 AM
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Oh, did I mention GREEN?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 12:28 PM
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I like Green for poaching,trespassing and hunting because Game wardens can not see you from the air as well,but on the other hand Search&Rescue will not see you very well either.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 02:20 PM
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Tim1, that was a good one!! lol
I always get green, because when I'm bowhunting I don't want any passer-bys to spot my red quad through the tree's. I usually park it deep in the brush and it blends in pretty well.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 04:41 PM
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DaveC- Another idea is to buy red if you like that color and then put the Camo covers on it during hunting season. Not only does it hide better than the green, it also prevents scratches. Just an idea.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 04:47 PM
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Up2snuf- Go to servicehonda . c o m. They have it. I have a quote and part numbers from them.
Ft. Fender 47.76
Rr. Fender 51.43
radiator lid 2.47
stickers (5) 27.49
Total $129.15
This does not include shipping or the warning plate which can be used off your old plastic if you want to. It is just held by rivets.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 04:56 PM
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up2snuf, Here are the prices:

Front Fender (Green) 61100-HN2-000ZA: $47.76
Rear Fender (Green) 80100-HN2-000ZA: $51.43
Trunk Door (Green) 80211-HN2-000ZA: $15.46

For just the plastic that is $114.65. Stickers are the only thing left and trust me they are not the reamining $85.35.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2001 | 04:58 PM
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I have both a Green and Red Honda and prefer the green. My red has faded and is FULL of scratches.
 
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